There are just tons of symbols in today's society. There are trademark symbols, logos, artistic symbols, religious symbols and many other different types of symbols. Symbols are often used to represent different things or different groups. As I type, I am watching the movie Black Hawk Down. However, I do not intend to fully interpret all the symbolism in this movie. Although, this movie will probably include obvious symbols as it continues.
Unfortunately this movie has been quite literal in symbolism. From what i have watched so far, most of the Africans represent oppressive African soldiers under the corrupt government. Then the American soldiers simply represent a supporting force brought in to restore order. Going off on a tangent, but there are a ton of symbols used in the military. Every ranking in the military system comes with its own symbol and every operation is given a symbolistic code name.
I feel required to throw off every symbol in this movie that comes up. These multiple helicopters and humvees represent America's wealth and implied military power. At one point in the movie, a child-soldier who was with his father ended up accidentally shooting and killing his father. This could possibly represent the point that the African factions and militia in the country are tearing themselves apart and will eventually destroy themselves. However, the crashes of the Black Hawks also represent America's potential weaknesses.
Black Hawk Down is such a good movie. I've watched it about 5 times and it never gets old. I never really payed attention to symbols in this movie until you pointed them out.
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